CVE-2016-20005

Name: CVE-2016-20005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-01T01:15:12.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-20005 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The REST/JSON project 7.x-1.x for Drupal allows user registration bypass, aka SA-CONTRIB-2016-033. NOTE: This project is not covered by Drupal's security advisory policy.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The REST/JSON project 7.x-1.x for Drupal allows user registration bypass, aka SA-CONTRIB-2016-033. NOTE: This project is not covered by Drupal's security advisory policy.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rest\/Json Project	Rest\/Json	<= 7.x-1.5

References

https://www.drupal.org/node/2744889Third Party Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/2744889Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-20005?

The REST/JSON project 7.x-1.x for Drupal allows user registration bypass, aka SA-CONTRIB-2016-033. NOTE: This project is not covered by Drupal's security advisory policy.

How severe is CVE-2016-20005?

CVE-2016-20005 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-20005?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-20005?

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Source: NVD / NIST